A welcoming basement with custom shaker cabinets, white washed ceiling treatment, Crate and Barrel Petite Lounge sectional and vintage inspired posters from Etsy.

Crate and Barrel Petite Lounge sectional and vintage inspired posters from Etsy. Custom cushions with leather straps by Walnut Studio. Design by Two Hands Interiors.

A welcoming basement with custom shaker cabinets, quartz counter and backsplash, and Sub Zero wine fridge. Design by Two Hands Interiors.

A basement kitchenette, perfect for hosting complete with custom shaker cabinets, quartz counters, and brass hardware. Design by Two Hands Interiors.

Custom leather pulls from Walnut Studio add charm to basement storage and additional seating. Design by Two Hands Interiors.

Crate and Barrel Petite Lounge sectional and vintage inspired posters from Etsy. Custom cushions with leather straps by Walnut Studio. Lights from Rejuvenation. Design by Two Hands Interiors.

A basement play area for adults complete with custom floating side table, kitchenette with beverage fridge and warm custom shaker cabinets. Design by Two Hands Interiors.

A basement feature wall with stained custom panels and wall sconces set off a pool table behind a Crate and Barrel Petite Lounge sectional. LVP floor (luxury vinyl plank) provides extra durability.

A gallery wall of vintage black and white photography from the family’s alma maters brings a personal touch to this inviting basement. Frames from Target, RH picture light sconce.

Subway tile clad basement bathroom offers a simple and clean steam shower. Design by Two Hands Interiors.

WARM AND INVITING BASEMENT

Project

Take a raw, unfinished basement and transform it into a cozy, highly functional hangout for kids and adults alike. The wish-list for the basement included a lounge area, wet bar, pool/ping pong table space and an exercise room, as well as a spa-like bathroom with a steam shower. Working around existing HVAC and architectural elements, we created a sophisticated and comfortable space that serves the whole family.

Inspiration

A "California Library" aesthetic was our jumping off point - clean, warm, a touch modern but grounded in the traditional architecture of the home. We developed a mix of light and dark woods with a custom stained ceiling treatment and beams. Leather details along with brass touches and fun textiles add texture. A nod to the clients' alma matters is done subtly through vintage black and white photos and custom posters.

Clients

Repeat clients who were itching to finish off their new construction basement for their teens and tweens. They wanted the space to flow with the rest of the house, yet be an experience all on its own.

For before pictures and a peek at the process of renovating this basement, see our journal post.

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